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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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